[Vickie]

Well I agree with all of the reply's to your queary Des but . . . I do think if you know you have weak areas then you have to evaluate the reason. It is a typically prevalent occurance in the gym to train incorrectly both in terms of the balance of the body and also in the form attributed to the isolation of your various 'parts'. So I suggest that while you should most definitely be holistic in your training and find a balance in your work you have to recognize and re-educate the relationship of your extremities to the core muscles to execute the very specific application's of TGM.

What you need to know is that you need to create a balanced program and then check your form and insure that you are using the extremities and rotator cuff muscles (the greatest problem in shoulder function, by the way) in difference to the power of the core muscles. Be sure you have appropriate flexibility and strength between the muscles that relate to the shoulder, on of which is the tricep. And finally be sure you start with appropriate posture.

We are working on providing audio and video capability to refine exercise suggestions for you. Hopefully it will come very soon. Before I watch the Falcons move on toward the Super Bowl tomorrow I will post some very chapter specific responses to your questions.

In the mean time, isn't this a great new site. Vickie